AUGUST 23, 2017, WASHINGTON - As the Army service component command to SOUTHCOM, Army South enhances partnerships by pursuing strategies of active, principled engagement as part of a networked approach, such as PANAMAX 2017. "The bottom line is that it's important we train together, we know each other and we trust each other," said Maj. Gen. K.K. Chinn, U.S. Army South … [Read more...]
Joining the Michigan Army National Guard
August 23, 2017, by SGT Gerald Austin - Are you interested in joining the Michigan Army National Guard? You could receive Up to 100% paid tuition, as well as many other perks/benefits. The Michigan Army National Guard is a Michigan based branch of military service. We have both part and full-time job positions. We also have entry level to management level job openings. There … [Read more...]
Resources for Veterans Outside the VA System
August 23, 2017, by Brooke Faulkner - Finding resources for veterans outside the VA system can seem like a daunting task. The VA system itself has been plagued with problems and long wait times for health services for years. For somewhat inexplicable reasons, possibly due to a large influx of new patients, an allotment of $2.5 billion for hiring new staff didn’t result in … [Read more...]
Army Looks to Partner with Private Industry on Unmanned Aviation Technology
AUGUST 22, 2017, MANASSAS, Va. - At a small airfield near the nation's capital, an innovative group of engineers working on unmanned aviation technology is designing and building futuristic aircraft that are catching the attention of Army researchers. The engineering firm, Aurora Flight Sciences, hosted a visit from U.S. Army Research Laboratory aerospace engineers Aug. 15. … [Read more...]
Divers Join Search for Missing USS John S. McCain Sailors
AUGUST 22, 2017, CHANGI NAVAL BASE, Republic Of Singapore (NNS) - U.S. Navy and Marine Corps divers began searching for 10 Sailors from USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), missing since the guided-missile destroyer and merchant vessel Alnic MC collided early Aug. 21. Equipped with surface supplied air rigs, divers will access sealed compartments located in damaged parts of the … [Read more...]